This year's senior gift will be given as a scholarship to fellow classmate Erika Amfahr. Due to injuries sustained in a car accident last year, Amfahr has been unable to attend school since January 2007. The scholarship will be given to Amfahr as part of her financial aid package if she returns next fall or spring.
During finals weeks, senior English majors will have one more test to take before they can graduate. The Major Field Achievement Test, along with their senior project, will help to assess Simpson's English Department. The MFAT is required for senior English majors as part of their senior project.
For students like junior Rhea Purvis, the addiction to smoking has been difficult to overcome. That is why Purvis hopes to start a new group, Smokers Anonymous, to help students overcome their addictions. The goal of the group is to be a support system for people who are trying to quit smoking.